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   Francis Austen. Admiral of the Fleet Sir Francis William Austen, GCB (23 April 1774 – 10 August 1865) was a Royal Navy officer and an elder brother of the novelist Jane Austen. As commanding officer of the sloop HMS Peterel, he captured some 40 ships, was present at the capture of a French squadron, and led an operation when the French brig ...

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3. janeaustensworld.com › 2009/10/08 › sir-francisSir Francis William Austen: Glimpses of Jane’s sailor brother ...

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   Oct 8, 2009 · Learn about the life and career of Sir Francis Austen, the naval officer and admiral who was Jane Austen's brother. Read his letters to Jane and other family members, and see how he influenced her novels and her legacy.

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   Learn about the life and career of Sir Francis William Austen, the brother of Jane Austen and a naval officer who served with Nelson and Gambier. Find out his achievements, promotions, captures and awards in the Mediterranean and the Channel.

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   Who was Sir Francis William Austen?

   • Admiral of the Fleet Sir Francis William Austen, GCB (23 April 1774 – 10 August 1865) was a Royal Navy officer and an elder brother of the novelist Jane Austen.

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   What would Sir Francis Austen do for Jane Austen?

   • Sir Francis Austen, or one of his family, would confer a great favour by complying with our request. The autograph of his sister, or a few lines in her handwriting, would be placed among our chief treasures. The family who delight in the companionship of Jane Austen, and who present this petition, are of English origin.

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   Who was George Austen?

   • 1774-1865. He was born on 23 April 1774, the fifth son of the Reverend George Austen, rector of Deane and later of Steventon, Hampshire, and of his wife, Cassandra Leigh. He was the brother of the novelist Jane Austen and Rear-Admiral Charles John Austen.

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   How long did Sir Francis Austen live?

   • Sir Francis Austen lived until 1865, well into the age of photography Unfortunately, like Edward’s wife Elizabeth, Mary did not survive into old age and died after the birth of her 11th child in 1823. In an ironic turn of events, Frank asked Martha Lloyd to be his second wife in 1828 and she accepted.

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6. sheilajohnsonkindred.com › news › 2023/12/14Lieutenant Commander Francis Austen RN (1924-2023 ...

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   Dec 14, 2023 · Francis Austen, a direct descendant of Jane Austen's naval brother, Admiral Sir Francis, passed away at 99 in 2023. He had a distinguished naval career, shared his admiration for Jane's writings, and supported Jane Austen Society events and initiatives.

7. janeaustens.house › object › memoir-of-admiral-sirMemoir of Admiral Sir Francis Austen | Jane Austen's House

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   Object number: CHWJA:JAH470. Category: Manuscript. Brief physical description: Manuscript biographical memoir of Jane Austen’s elder brother, Admiral Sir Francis William Austen, R.N. (1774-1865), giving a laudatory account of his early life and his long naval career until 1863.

8. janeaustenquickstepguide.com › five-fascinatingFive Fascinating Facts About Francis Austen - Jane Austen ...

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   Apr 23, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Francis Austen, Jane Austen's older brother who served in the Royal Navy for 79 years and became a Senior Admiral of the Fleet. Discover his nickname, his family, his ships, his religious beliefs and his final resting place in Portsmouth.

9. janeaustensworld.com › tag › francis-austenFrancis Austen | Jane Austen's World

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   Mar 17, 2019 · Francis Austen | Jane Austen's World. Jane Austen's World. This Jane Austen blog brings Jane Austen, her novels, and the Regency Period alive through food, dress, social customs, and other 19th C. historical details related to this topic. Feeds: Posts. Comments. Posts Tagged ‘Francis Austen’.